Tag: Philippines Education
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DepEd Leads $38.26-B Learning Recovery and Decentralization Push Backed by World Bank
Overview: A National Push for Learning Recovery and Local Empowerment The Department of Education (DepEd) in the Philippines announced on November 5 that it will spearhead a sweeping nationwide reform designed to accelerate learning recovery post-pandemic and empower local schools through a decentralization program. Backed by the World Bank, the initiative carries a budget of…
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DepEd to Lead P38.26-B Learning Recovery and Decentralization Drive Backed by World Bank
Overview: A nationwide push for learning recovery and school empowerment The Department of Education (DepEd) announced on November 5 that it will spearhead a major nationwide reform aimed at accelerating learning recovery and empowering local schools. Endorsed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the initiative carries a substantial budget of P38.26 billion and is backed…
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Gatchalian Urges LGU Involvement to Combat Functional Illiteracy in the Philippines
Overview: A National Challenge Requires Local Solutions Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has reimagined the fight against functional illiteracy by urging greater involvement from local government units (LGUs). As the latest national report confirms a troubling rise in functional illiteracy, doubling to 24.8 million Filipinos, the call emphasizes that literacy is not a one-size-fits-all issue. Instead, it…
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DepEd Opens Carmona City SDO in Cavite to Boost Local Education Access
New Milestone for Cavite Education The Department of Education (DepEd) has officially inaugurated the new Schools Division Office (SDO) for Carmona City, Cavite, marking a significant milestone in the province’s educational landscape. The opening ceremony, led by DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara on October 30, underscores the department’s commitment to expanding access to quality education for…
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Soccsksargen Schools Adopt Blended Learning as Safety Checks Begin
Overview: A swift shift to safety-focused learning Following Friday’s magnitude 7.6 earthquake and subsequent aftershocks, schools across Soccsksargen (SOX) have moved from traditional classroom instruction to blended and asynchronous learning. Local governments announced temporary suspensions of face-to-face classes to allow engineers and safety officials to conduct thorough structural assessments of school facilities. The governing aim…
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DepEd Leads National Teachers’ Day 2025 Celebration with Strong Welfare Push for Filipino Educators
National Teachers’ Day 2025: A Night of Honor and Policy Push On October 6, 2025, the Department of Education (DepEd) marked a pivotal National Teachers’ Day (NTD) celebration, underscoring a robust package of welfare improvements and a sustained commitment to teachers’ professional growth. The event, held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay…
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National Teachers’ Day 2025: DepEd honors educators with better benefits, stronger welfare
National Teachers’ Day 2025: A nationwide salute to Filipino educators In a landmark celebration of National Teachers’ Day 2025, the Department of Education (DepEd) honored the unwavering service, dedication, and invaluable contributions of Filipino educators. Held on Monday, October 6 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, the event marked the culmination…
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World Teachers’ Day Incentive Benefit: Timely ₱955M Release Ensured
Guaranteed timely release of the World Teachers’ Day Incentive Benefit House Assistant Minority Leader Rep. Christopher Sheen Gonzales has announced a commitment to the timely release of the World Teachers’ Day Incentive Benefit (WTDIB), totaling ₱955 million. He noted that more than 950,000 public school teachers under the Department of Education (DepEd) are set to…